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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.42, 618.24 and 138.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.42, 618.24 and 138.37 is: 207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.42 : 618.24 = 138.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.42/618.24 = 138.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.42x = 618.24 × 138.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.42x = 85,545.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,545.87/412.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.42

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